At both NWAFT and CUH, we place a strong emphasis on innovation and research. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in research initiatives and service improvement projects aligned with national priorities and local commissioning needs. You will also contribute to the training and development of your colleagues   doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, cross organisational team committed to delivering high quality stroke care and driving future service development across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.  

This post is offered as 10 PAs, including 1:5 weekend daytime work (9am–5pm), and on call working.  Please see the attached job Description document for more details. Part time applicants will be considered.

This role will be working  closely with our colleagues within the ICS; bringing innovative collaboration between North West Anglia and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trusts, to enhance stroke care across the region by combining clinical expertise, shared learning, and best practice and contribute to service development and clinical governance. 

You will play a key role in delivering emergency and acute stroke care, including thrombolysis, thrombectomy and early rehabilitation, as well as supporting outpatient services for stroke and TIA patients. You may also work with community teams such as the Early Supported Discharge service, and provide specialist advice to colleagues across other specialties. 

As a Stroke Consultant, you will bring your expertise in managing thrombolysis, thrombectomy referrals, Emergency TIA service, ward rounds, inpatient referrals, and MDT meetings, as per an internal rota. 

You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or possess equivalent experience). We will provide suitable office accommodation, secretarial support, and IT access.